Emotional Literacy Support Assistant

Academics; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Academics is recruiting an experienced Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) to work in a Merthyr Tydfil PRU and other local settings. The role focuses on delivering targeted interventions to support emotional well-being and learning through trauma‑informed methods.

Applicants should have ELSA experience, be patient and empathetic, and able to build trusting relationships with pupils with complex emotional needs. A Team Teach qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) is essential.
• Experience delivering emotional literacy interventions to children and young people.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practices and the impact of adverse experiences on behaviour and learning.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have complex emotional needs.
• Team Teach qualification would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted emotional literacy interventions to support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Support pupils who may have experienced trauma or face emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Use trauma‑informed practices to build trust, promote emotional regulation and develop positive relationships.
• Help pupils develop coping strategies, resilience and confidence.
• Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support individual pupil needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for pupils.

Skills

ELSA experience

Trauma‑informed practice

Emotional literacy interventions

Empathetic and resilient

Relationship building

Team Teach qualification desirable

Job description

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) - Merthyr Tydfil

Are you an experienced Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) looking for your next opportunity?

Academics is currently recruiting an experienced ELSA to work within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in the Merthyr Tydfil area. We are also experiencing high demand for ELSA‑trained individuals across a number of PRUs and primary schools, with a range of opportunities available.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing, helping them overcome barriers to learning and building positive relationships through trauma‑informed practices.

The Role

• Delivering targeted emotional literacy interventions to support pupils' social and emotional development.


• Supporting pupils who may have experienced trauma or face emotional and behavioural challenges.


• Using trauma‑informed practices to build trust, promote emotional regulation and develop positive relationships.


• Helping pupils develop coping strategies, resilience and confidence.


• Working closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support individual pupil needs.


• Creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for pupils.

We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) is essential.


• Experience delivering emotional literacy interventions to children and young people.


• An understanding of trauma‑informed practices and the impact of adverse experiences on behaviour and learning.


• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.


• The ability to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have complex emotional needs.


• A Team Teach qualification would be highly desirable.

Pay & Requirements

£94-£100 per day, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Enhanced DBS certificate required.


• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) required.

Why Work with Academics?

• Opportunities within PRUs and primary schools across the Merthyr Tydfil area.


• High demand for experienced ELSAs, with a range of potential placements.


• Weekly pay.


• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.